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Weekly picks
Our top recommendations for the week โ new openings, seasonal favourites, and places worth revisiting.
Local news
Openings, closings, and changes you should know about in Kingston, Surbiton, and New Malden.
Insider tips
The kind of local knowledge that doesn't make it into Google reviews โ best times to visit, what to order, where to sit.
What to expect
- 1. A new Korean fried chicken spot opened on Burlington Road
- 2. The Lamb has brought back their Sunday roast
- 3. Best outdoor seating for spring evenings
- 4. Hidden gem: a cafe we finally got around to reviewing
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